Because you like Merry Brandybuck in The Lord of the Rings

Gloria Delgado-Pritchett's big personality is rivaled only by her big heart. Wait, did we mention she's gorgeous? See them in Modern Family.

Aldous Snow is a rock star who plays hard and parties harder. See them in Get Him to the Greek.

Ron Burgundy is a news anchor who signs off with "Stay classy, San Diego" or whatever his teleprompter says. Bonus: he plays the jazz flute. See them in Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy.

Yukiteru is a reclusive observer who would rather watch life go by than participate in it. See them in The Future Diary.

As the Rose Bride, Anthy Himemiya is a spectator in the fencing matches fought over her and her power "to revolutionize the world." See them in Revolutionary Girl Utena.

Will Herondale is an emotionally distant bad boy with a secret. See them in Clockwork Angel .

The son of Death has an obsession with perfection and symmetry. See them in Soul Eater.

Ciel Phantomhive is a haughty teenage nobleman who doesn't suffer fools gladly. See them in Black Butler.

Clary Fray's philosophy: dive into the supernatural underworld first and ask questions later. See them in City of Bones.

Talented but anxious, Shinji Ikari struggles to bear the challenges that life hands him. See them in Neon Genesis Evangelion.